Fifth Grade Assistant Teacher

Great Hearts Academies; Goodyear (AZ); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Matching 401K program

Professional development offerings

Graduate degree tuition support

Résumé du poste

Great Hearts Academies is seeking a Fifth Grade Assistant Teacher/Apprentice Teacher for Archway Trivium Academy in Goodyear, AZ. This role supports the lead teacher in delivering a Core Knowledge curriculum and offers mentorship under a Master Teacher in a classical, liberal arts setting.

Occasional travel for training may be required. A bachelor’s degree is not required for this role, and US work authorization is required, with OPT/CPT accepted.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Some locations may require an AA, 60 hours of college credit, or be able to pass a ParaPro proficiency exam before beginning work.

Responsabilités

• Support and advance the mission of Great Hearts by contributing to a respectful, intellectually vibrant school community.
• Collaborate with teachers to support instruction, student learning, and daily classroom activities.
• Uphold school policies and promote an orderly, professional learning environment.
• Participate in faculty meetings, school events, conferences, and assigned duties.
• Pursue ongoing professional growth and a deepening knowledge of the classical tradition.

Connaissances

Collaboration with teachers

Formation

Associate's degree preferred

60 college credits / AA option

ParaPro proficiency exam

Description du poste

Position Title: Fifth Grade Assistant Teacher/Apprentice TeacherLocation: Archway Trivium Academy, 2001 N Bullard Ave, Goodyear, AZReports To: HeadmasterFLSA Status: Non-Exempt, HourlyWe are looking for life-long learners passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds. Join Great Hearts Academies, a growing network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools in Phoenix (AZ), Baton Rouge (LA), Dallas/Ft. Worth (TX), and San Antonio (TX).Great Hearts currently provides over 30,000 K-12 students with access to a high quality, classical liberal arts education. We believe the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually and morally.Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty:Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee costMatching 401K programUniquely valuable professional development offerings, from great books seminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universitiesAs a K-5 Teaching Assistant:You support the lead teacher in the implementation of a rich Core Knowledge curriculum. A bachelor's degree is not required for this role.As an Apprentice Teacher, you function as a second teacher in the classroom, without shouldering the burden of all planning, grading/evaluation, and parent communicationsThrough mentorship with a Master Teacher, you learn the craft of teaching in a classical, liberal arts, primary-school environment.Many of our Apprentice Teachers become lead teachers at either lower or upper schools (assuming a bachelor's degree).Duties and Responsibilities:Support and advance the mission of Great Hearts by contributing to a respectful, intellectually vibrant school community.Collaborate with teachers to support instruction, student learning, and daily classroom activities.Uphold school policies and promote an orderly, professional learning environment.Participate in faculty meetings, school events, conferences, and assigned duties.Pursue ongoing professional growth and a deepening knowledge of the classical tradition.Required/Preferred Education:Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred but not requiredSome locations (e.g. Title I schools) may require assistant teachers to have an AA, 60 hours of college credit, or be able to pass a ParaPro proficiency exam before beginning work.US work authorization is required, but we do accept OPT/CPT candidates.Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.